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We are here to support you.

If you or your family need help with housing, food, health care, school, or work, you can ask us here. Our contact form is short. Someone from our team will call or email you within 48 business hours.

You do not need to know which program to ask for. Tell us what is going on and we will help you find where to start.

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¿Prefiere español? Escríbanos a info@wearelcf.org y le responderemos en su idioma.

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If you need help right now.

We read requests during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you cannot wait, please use one of these numbers.

  • Call 911.

    You or someone else is in danger, or there is a medical emergency

  • Call or text 988, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

    You are thinking about suicide, or you are in a mental health crisis

  • Call 211.

    You have nowhere to stay tonight, or you need food or help with bills today

Local help in Harrisburg and Dauphin County

Other organizations answer these numbers. LCF does not answer them.

What we can help with.

Choose what fits best. If you are not sure, choose the last one.

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  • Housing help

    Help looking for a place to live, talking with a landlord, or finding programs that help with rent and utility bills. We can also help if you are worried about eviction.

    Ask About Housing Help

  • Living in an LCF building

    Ask whether an apartment may be available at Sycamore Homes, or join the interest list for Woodward Lofts. Woodward Lofts is for adults 55 and older and opens in 2027.

    Ask About Living Here

  • Health, food, and benefits

    Help finding a doctor or mental health support, getting food, applying for benefits, or getting a ride to an appointment. We also help older adults and the people who care for them.

    Ask About Health and Food

  • Work and job training

    Help getting ready for a job, such as writing a resume, filling out applications, and practicing for interviews. We can also connect you with job training and career coaching.

    Ask About Work

  • Children and teens

    Support for young people ages 5 to 24, such as help with school, mentoring, and getting ready for college or job training.

    Ask About Help for a Child or Teen

  • Something else, or I am not sure

    Tell us what is going on. We will help you find where to start.

    Ask for Help

What happens after you ask.

  1. We contact you

    Someone from our team calls or emails you within 48 business hours. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

  2. We talk

    We ask a few questions to understand what is going on and what matters most to you. We also explain your rights and how we keep your information private.

  3. We make a plan with you

    Together we set goals and the steps to reach them. You decide what goes in the plan.

  4. We connect you

    We connect you with services that fit, at LCF or at other organizations in the community. When we can, we introduce you to the person who will help.

  5. We stay in touch

    We check in to see how things are going. If something changes, we change the plan with you.

We cannot help with every need ourselves. When we cannot, we will tell you and point you to someone who can.

There is no cost to ask for help.

Other ways to reach us.

You do not have to use the contact form. Use the way that is easiest for you.

Email
info@wearelcf.org
Phone
717-729-9564
In person

940 East Park Drive, Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17111, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Visits are by appointment only, so please contact us first.

Help with the form
A family member, a friend, or a caseworker can fill out the contact form for you.

Your privacy, and answers to common questions.

What do you do with my information?

We use it to answer your request. Only LCF staff who work on requests can see it.

Do I have to live in an LCF building?

No. We are based in Harrisburg and work with people across Pennsylvania.

Can I get help in Spanish?

Yes. Tell us in the contact form that you prefer Spanish.

Is this medical or legal advice?

No. Our team helps you find services and connect with them. We do not give medical treatment or legal advice.

What if I change my mind?

Tell us when we contact you, or email info@wearelcf.org. You can stop at any time.